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Order Code LAB4599 Gentamicin, Peak, Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV GENTAMICIN, PEAK

LAB4599

GENTP

 

Useful For

Monitoring levels of gentamicin to ensure appropriate therapy

Specimen Requirements

Special Note: Pharmacokinetic factors including dosage form, mode of administration and concomitant drug therapy can influence the appropriate time of sample collection following administration of gentamicin.

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Plain, red-top tube (SST unacceptable)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL in a red top MICROTAINER tube

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability               
Serum Ambient 2 hours
  Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen 14 days

Reference Values

  • Peak: 5.0 - 12.0 μg/mL
  • Critical values (automatic call-back): >12.0 μg/ml (all ages)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Two-point rate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80170